07-12-2011, 07:08 PM | #1 |
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Most expensive alternator ever
Dropped the car off at APF for "alternator" work today What can I say, it is hard explaining to the wife that the car needs more invested, but seriously...John is going to forge and stroke the motor; replace the clutch; upgrade the fuel system; and, then let me blow up the axles to justify spending more on this wonderful moneypit of a hobby/habit. Ain't life grand?
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2010 CGM 2SS/RS; 418 stroker; JE Forged Pistons (offset wrist pin); Forged Crank; upgraded valvetrain; Custom Comp Cams Cam; Kenne Bell 2.8; ID 1000s; Aeromotive Fuel pump with return; ARH Long Tubes; Spec heavy duty clutch; 3" Magnaflow Cat Back; Nick Williams 102 mm Throttle Body; Tune fixed by Dave Steck; 815 HP and 14 mpg
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07-12-2011, 07:18 PM | #2 | |
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Just let her know that the car is just the down payment on the mods/accessories...
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07-12-2011, 07:20 PM | #3 |
Quit being a pu$$y
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I just tell my wife everything costs $20.
"How much where your new black wheels?" Oh those were $20 each.
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07-12-2011, 07:52 PM | #4 | |
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07-12-2011, 07:54 PM | #5 |
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07-12-2011, 08:25 PM | #6 |
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yeah, i'll try that one on the drivetrain...baby, i got a great deal...$20...like the question--have you had anything to drink? two beers occifer.
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2010 CGM 2SS/RS; 418 stroker; JE Forged Pistons (offset wrist pin); Forged Crank; upgraded valvetrain; Custom Comp Cams Cam; Kenne Bell 2.8; ID 1000s; Aeromotive Fuel pump with return; ARH Long Tubes; Spec heavy duty clutch; 3" Magnaflow Cat Back; Nick Williams 102 mm Throttle Body; Tune fixed by Dave Steck; 815 HP and 14 mpg
Upcoming-- Disintegrated drivetrain; Divorce if/when my wife catches on to my addiction |
07-12-2011, 08:38 PM | #7 |
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My wife calls mod money WDK money......wife dont know
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07-13-2011, 12:14 AM | #8 |
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I must be buying better stuff. I tell mine "that was about $40". She'd never believe the $20 line (like she really know her car parts).
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07-14-2011, 03:01 PM | #9 |
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John sent me a picture. Almost feels like the sinking feeling I get everytime one of the kids go zooming by the baby on their bikes Really, I am excited to see this thing coming along
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2010 CGM 2SS/RS; 418 stroker; JE Forged Pistons (offset wrist pin); Forged Crank; upgraded valvetrain; Custom Comp Cams Cam; Kenne Bell 2.8; ID 1000s; Aeromotive Fuel pump with return; ARH Long Tubes; Spec heavy duty clutch; 3" Magnaflow Cat Back; Nick Williams 102 mm Throttle Body; Tune fixed by Dave Steck; 815 HP and 14 mpg
Upcoming-- Disintegrated drivetrain; Divorce if/when my wife catches on to my addiction |
07-14-2011, 03:27 PM | #10 |
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She looks so sad with her motor on the ground like that :(
also, I usually tell the GF "got it on ebay, saved a bundle" Last edited by The Stig; 07-14-2011 at 04:22 PM. |
07-14-2011, 04:00 PM | #11 |
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Wow look at the size of that beast!!
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07-14-2011, 04:07 PM | #12 |
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LOL. I always tell my husband 'I got it for free'
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07-14-2011, 04:28 PM | #13 |
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My wife google's the parts. So there is no fooling her. But as long as its payed with cash, she doesn't care how much is spent. She is so amazing.
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07-14-2011, 04:30 PM | #14 |
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I am pretty sure that Mike just knows that it is better not to know...I keep a stash fund for car stuff. He knows I spend the money but as long as it doesnt affect him he is good... in turn, I never complain about the massive mounts of Apple hardware we own.
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